Bottlenose Dolphins Burn Fat Slower as They Age; Possible Key To Understand Human Metabolism

Medicine & Technology Aug 13, 2021

Humans have a slower metabolism as they get older. Now, a new study reveals that bottlenose dolphins also burn calories at a slower rate as they age despite doing the same physical activities and not eating too much.

Chimpanzees Involve in 'Lethal Attacks' Against Gorillas, Seen for the First Time

Jul 22, 2021

Lethal attacks by groups of chimpanzees on gorillas have been observed for the first time in the Loango National Park, Gabon. Researchers are investigating what triggered the fight between the two great ape species that killed some of the gorillas.

Humans' Defenseless Nature: Still, Why Don't Wild Animals Attack Us More?

Jul 13, 2021

Humans are basically defenseless without their weapons. So why do wild animals do not attack them often? Scientists explain how the healthy fear of animals to humans helps them coexist.

COVID-19 Origin: Did Virus Escape from Lab or a Natural Emergence?

May 10, 2021

Now with more than three million deaths worldwide, the COVID-19 origin remains uncertain. For more than a year now, this pandemic has disrupted lives anywhere in the world.

Empathy: How Bonobos Beat Humans in This Area

Apr 05, 2021

Bonobos share 99% of DNA with humans and saving them could teach people empathy, an area that these friendly apes are better at than humans.

Venomous Saliva in Humans: Possible Through Evolution

Mar 29, 2021

According to a study, humans could be on an evolutionary path to become venomous in the future, similar to a snake.

Human Food Can Be Easier for Dogs to Eat and Digest, Recent Study Shows

Feb 08, 2021

Recent research found that some human food types might be easier for dogs to eat than dry pellets the man's best friend usually eats.

Scientists Reveal Humans Were Drinking Milk Before They Could Even Digest It

Jan 28, 2021

People in Modern Kenya and Sudan were already drinking milk products approximately 6,000 years ago. This was found in the most recent study by scientists who also said these people consumed milk even before they could digest it.

Man’s Best Friend No More: Does a Dog Now Belong To a Woman?

Jan 25, 2021

A study by WSU researchers found different factors playing a vital role in building equally beneficial associations between humans and dogs, including hunting, temperature, and astonishingly, gender.

Pesticide Is The Reason Bees Are Not Getting Adequate Sleep

Jan 24, 2021

Pesticides affect how bees, nature's hardworking insects, are unable to pollinate properly and effectively. As a result, they don't get the adequate sleep they need.

When Was the First Time Humans Wore Clothes? Here’s What You Should Know

Jan 12, 2021

According to a 2011 study that proposes they first put on a piece of clothing after the "second-to-the-last Ice Age" some 170,000 years back, when nudity must have been something "cool for comfort."

Japan’s Snow Monkeys’ Onsen Practice Reduces Stress

Jan 06, 2021

The onsen practice of snow monkeys is not exclusively about warming their bodies or bobbing for apples. They appear to appreciate onsen for its properties that reduce stress.

5 Major Threats to Overcome Before Humans Reach Mars

Dec 24, 2020

Presently, it appears like only a matter of time before humans approach Mars. However, to get there, there are some dangers for humans to be familiar with and overcome first before the trip to Mars.

Humans Created More Than Half of the Hudson River Tidal Marshes Unintentionally

Dec 21, 2020

A lot of unintentional tidal marshes, the same report said, were effective. They shield the shoreline and offer one of the richest ecosystems when it comes to "direct ecological and human benefits."

Study Reveals a Surprising Similarity Between Bonobos and Humans

Dec 19, 2020

Bonobos are found to be special among non-human primates. Previous studies propose these apes are developing human-like social interactions, not to mention deep bonds.